Demand Planner

Job Description:

Demand Planner

Location: Crewe, Cheshire – Onsite
Salary: up to £35,000 per annum + benefits

Help Keep the Digital World in Stock and On Track

Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a love for data, and a knack for balancing supply with demand? As a Demand Planner at Likewize, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our products are exactly where they need to be—on time, in stock, and ready to power the digital world.

Why Likewize?

We’re not just a tech company—we’re the engine behind the world’s biggest brands, solving over 250 million tech problems a year in more than 30 countries. From repairs and recycling to trade-ins and tech support, we provide seamless, sustainable solutions for 1 billion customers across the globe.

• Industry leader in tech protection, insurance, and logistics

• Partnered with the biggest telcos, banks, and tech brands worldwide

• Driving innovation across device lifecycle services and sustainability

• Built on a culture of collaboration, care, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Do

As a Demand Planner, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the right stock levels to support our key UK clients, ensuring demand and supply align with business goals. You'll plan, forecast, collaborate, and respond—delivering real impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and forecast demand using planning tools and channel data

• Recommend purchasing aligned with vendor lead times

• Participate in weekly stock reviews to optimise inventory

• Handle urgent stock requirements and fast-turnaround orders

• Build strong relationships with Finance, Sales, and Operations teams

• Monitor and resolve order delays using purchase order reports

• Create insightful reports for senior management on planning KPIs and budget performance

• Suggest improvements to systems/tools for better planning and profitability

• Proactively manage inventory across our Distribution Centre to meet key metrics

• Prevent over-ordering by aligning purchasing cycles with forecast cycles

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to mitigate stock risks

• Maintain tools and systems for accuracy—especially for new launches or discontinuations

• Share forecasts with stakeholders to support forward planning (Vendor CPFR)

• Follow all data protection and information security guidelines

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in purchasing, inventory management, replenishment, or planning

• Strong Excel skills and analytical mindset

• Great communicator with a proactive, solution-focused attitude

• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain attention to detail

• FMCG or fast-paced supply chain experience (desirable)

• Understanding of the consumer tech or retail environment

• Confident working cross-functionally with both internal teams and external partners

What do we offer?
At Likewize, we care about you and your progression. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• A supportive and collaborative culture

• A fun and dynamic work environment

• A range of learning and development opportunities

• Health Cash Plan, covering Dental, Optical, Prescriptions, Health & Wellbeing, Maternity Antenatal appointments & adoption

• Access to a GP at any time, with prescriptions delivered to your home or work

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption

• My Perks that have hundreds of offers available with exclusive discounts and cash back on purchases

• A fully paid Employee Assistance Programme

• Free onsite car parking

• Holiday buy back scheme, the opportunity to buy up to five extra days of annual leave

Ready to take control of supply and shape the future of tech delivery? Apply now and be part of the team powering the digital world.

Ensure Fairness & Embrace Differences
We believe in fairness – so much so that Fair is one of our core values. To us, fair means being straight up and honest, and impartial and appropriate in our interactions; it means that we embrace diversity and are respectful and inclusive to everyone.
We know being diverse and inclusive goes beyond fairness. In fact, its fundamental to how we win. It takes all of us, with all our different points of view and experiences, to deliver for Likewize. Together we are committed to creating a work environment where differences are celebrated – and are essential to our success.

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to ensure accessibility and equal opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re here to help.